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System Engineer- Cyber Security Engineering Focus

Esri · Vienna, Virginia, United States

Posted 23 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
Esri's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Esri's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Esri
low
0 stale, 7 reposted of 453 open
Hiring momentum
664 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Esri's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Esri.

About this role

The System Engineer with a Cyber Security Engineering focus will be responsible for securing systems that support Defense and Intelligence missions. Daily tasks include applying risk management frameworks, engineering security controls, maintaining system authorizations, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with DoD and NIST requirements.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Esri as an employer.

What you need

  • 8+ years of professional experience in a similar position
  • Professional experience with RMF, A&A, POA&M, and ATO documentation (XACTA/eMASS)
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and compliance tracking (ACAS, IAVM)
  • Experience securing Linux and Windows systems, STIGs, patching, and system hardening
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-series publications and incident response processes
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (such as Security +, CySA +, CISSP)

Nice to have

  • Scripting or development experience (Python, Java, React)
  • DevSecOps tools and pipeline experience
  • Experience with Linux (Red Hat/CentOS), databases, web apps, or big data platforms
  • Familiarity with Agile environments and tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Experience with NIST SP 800-171 and System Security Engineering (SSE)

What you get

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and their families
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
  • Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
  • Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Worth weighing

  • Base salary range is $120,640 — $197,600 USD, but no specific salary mentioned for this role
  • Role requires a Top Secret Security Clearance which may limit candidate pool
  • Position is onsite in Vienna, VA, which may require relocation

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Listed by Esri on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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